Subtract 3/49 from 56/50
1st number: 1 6/50, 2nd number: 3/49
56/50 - 3/49 is 1297/1225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
56/50 = 56 × 49/50 × 49 = 2744/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
3/49 = 3 × 50/49 × 50 = 150/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2744/2450 - 150/2450 = 2744 - 150/2450 = 2594/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1297/1225
- In mixed form: 172/1225
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